I have been doing this since I got my camera. Originally it was with the standard strap, and then I changed to the NSOP strap.

I put a keyring into the strap hoop on the camera and then got a small carabiner and attached the strap to it. I can clip to the camer and unclip easily, along with just sliding the camera up to shoot. So much better than a normal strap setup.

Nice work!

I have the RS-4 strap that is referenced in the link, but I like the idea of using one of the camera's strap eyelets, along with a keychain loop, to clip to. The R-Strap system cannibalizes the tripod socket, and kinda makes it a pain to lay the camera down anywhere.


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Looks like some sewing is required for the camera side connections?

Originally Posted by WRXJIM

I put a keyring into the strap hoop on the camera and then got a small carabiner and attached the strap to it. I can clip to the camer and unclip easily, along with just sliding the camera up to shoot. So much better than a normal strap setup.

pics?

Originally Posted by thomps6s

Looks like some sewing is required for the camera side connections?

yeah, it does in his setup, but I think you could do it with webbing and buckles w/o stitching if you wanted to.

The old LowePro strap I had allowed this type of setup, except the strap part was never long enough. I was thinking of getting one of the Luma Loops for everyday kinda stuff, since i have the dual rapid strap for weddings.. and the luma loop passed 250 lbs on a swinging strap and didnt break - /me is impressed

Originally Posted by jacobsen1

pics?

Im right in the middle of moving to a new apartment. As soon as I get a little more settled I will. Its a nifty and free setup.

I was looking into getting a sling for my rifle... and then realized that i could probably convert it to sling my camera as well...

This is the sling in question

http://store.magpul.com/product/38/52